What is a pro or con of living in Fort Myers Beach, Floridacompared to Fort Lauderdale, Florida?

Median Home Cost is 23% more expensive in Fort Myers Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Fort Myers Beach, Florida copmared to Fort Lauderdale, Florida?

A salary of $66,560 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida should increase to $72,233 in Fort Myers Beach, Florida (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

FORT LAUDERDALE vs. FORT MYERS BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Fort Myers Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Myers Beach, Florida is 8.5% more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $72,233 in Fort Myers Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fort Myers Beach, Florida is more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Fort Myers Beach
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Fort Myers Beach, FL

Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

8.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

40.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.3% higher

Commute

20.0% lower

Health

20.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Fort Myers Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Fort Myers Beach, FL

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